She is accused of assaulting a 2-year-old girl enrolled at the Route 101-A day care center.

Detective Scott Park said Quigley is accused of grabbing the toddler around the waist causing a minor injury. She was seen by medical personnel who noted the bruising, he said.

Deborah O'Byrne, vice president of operations at The Learning Experience's corporate headquarters in Boca Raton, Fla., said Quigley was removed from her classroom and immediately terminated after the alleged incident, which she said happened on Oct. 4 at 4:25 p.m.

She would not comment on the allegation, but said the center cooperated with the police investigation which is ongoing.

"We have given them access to anything they want," she said. "It's been completely transparent."

She said the center hired Quigley after background screening and followed all state rules and regulations in employing her.